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Microsoft pre-installed Windows 8.1 personal computers and tablets are displayed at a Windows 8.1 launch event. (AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno) NEW YORK, United States: Microsoft said on Tuesday it would maintain efforts to gain approval in China for its Windows 8 operating system after a ban announced by Beijing. "We were surprised to learn about the reference to Windows 8 in this notice," the company said in a statement. "Microsoft has been working proactively with the Central Government Procurement Centre and other government agencies through the evaluation process to ensure that our products and services meet all government procurement requirements," it said. "We have been and will continue to provide Windows 7 to government customers. At the same time, we are working on the Windows 8 evaluation with relevant government agencies." The Chinese ban was announced following an indictment in the United States of five members of a shadowy Chinese military unit for allegedly hacking US companies … [Read more...] about Microsoft to press China after Windows 8 ban

The Windows Phone 8.1 Update brings a handful of new features customers have been asking for. And below are typical new functions of Windows Phone 8.1 Update: Cortana Besides the update for Cortana, as a “beta” for UK and China, Microsoft also lands Cortana “alpha” in Canada, India and Australia. To be famous as smart assistant, the new Cortana is added up new natural language scenarios, snooze times for reminders and number of neat additions to “her” personality. Beside supporting the US English, Cortana now also can talk UK English and Chinese. For the UK version, Cortana has been tailored to support UK spellings and pronunciations with Bing provided local data on sports, the London Stock Exchange, and commuter conditions. With Chinese version, she can look up English words in the Bing Dictionary for people looking to brush up on their English. Live Folders Users now can organise their apps into folders on their Start screen! Microsoft calls … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 8.1 update brings news features to the new market

At the event, not only collaborating with the partners to launch the latest Windows 8.1 devices, leading Microsoft experts also demonstrated the advanced features of, Windows 8.1 to business community and end users in Vietnam. Windows 8.1 will help to create simultaneous experiences for users whether they are at work, at home or on the move. Windows 8.1 successfully demonstrates the vision of Windows on personalisation, and at the same time strong commitments to meet the rapid technological development demands. By releasing the Windows 8.1, Microsoft has marked a new wave of advanced devices for users and enterprise in terms of features and flexibility for laptops , the productivity enhancement for tablets, two or all-in -one devices. Below are the way to install Windows 8.1 and why should we use it Installing Windows 8.1 Before installing the Windows 8.1 update, customers should first check Windows Update and install any available updates. This ensures that the system has all … [Read more...] about Why Windows 8.1 and how to install Windows 8.1

illustration photo >> Experience a wider world with Microsoft and the new Windows Beginning today, consumers with a Windows 8 device in more than 230 markets and 37 languages can download the free update via the online Windows Store. Windows 8.1 will also be available on new devices and as boxed software starting October 18 at retail locations around the world. Windows 8.1 evolves the Windows vision for highly-personalised computing while showcasing Microsoft’s continued commitment to rapid and responsive development. It marks a wave of new, innovative devices coming for consumers and businesses—from the convenience and mobility of tablets and 2-in-1s to the productive experience expected from laptops and all-in-ones. Many of these new devices are touch-enabled and will deliver advancements in processing power, battery life and design, across a range of price points. Windows 8.1 offers a host of increased customisation refinements, functional improvements and new … [Read more...] about Windows 8.1 Available Now

File photo: A man navigates with Windows 8 on a tablet in Paris. (AFP/Fred Dufour) SAN FRANCISCO: A tweaked version of Microsoft's Windows operating system which restores the "Start" button missed by users and updates other features will be available on October 18, the company said on Wednesday. Windows 8.1 will be offered as a free download to those already using Windows 8, and comes in response to a lukewarm reception to the operating system introduced last year aimed at serving both mobile devices and PCs. A full retail version of Windows 8.1 will also be available on the same date. "I know a lot of folks are eager to find out when they will be able to get Windows 8.1," said a blog posting from Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc. LeBlanc said it would roll out worldwide starting in New Zealand just after midnight. "Windows 8.1 brings many improvements in areas like personalization, Internet Explorer 11, search which is powered by Bing, built-in apps including a few new ones, an improved … [Read more...] about Windows 8.1 set for October 18 release: Microsoft

In many ways, this marks a new day at Microsoft, reflecting a number of rapid release firsts. Thanks, in part, to customer feedback and an unparalleled level of collaboration across product teams, Windows 8.1 is a significant update. We have delivered in a very short time an update to the OS that will bring an even greater unified experience for our customers. As we consider the code we just handed off, and the new intuitive and fluid computing experience it provides - anytime, anywhere, across all devices – we’re confident we made the right bet in continuing our vision and following through on our commitment to rapid innovation and responsive engineering. In the past, the release to manufacturing (RTM) milestone traditionally meant that the software was ready for broader customer use. However, it’s clear that times have changed, with shifts to greater mobility and touch as well as the blurring of work and personal lives. As such, we’ve had to evolve the way we … [Read more...] about Readying Windows 8.1 for release

As part of the conference’s keynote speech, the company outlined the reach, design and economic opportunities for developers to build differentiated, touch-based apps for the Windows platform, including new developer tools and increased support. Company executives also highlighted new top apps coming to Windows — clear evidence of the steady app momentum for Windows- which is experiencing the fastest growth across any platform. Julie Larson-Green, corporate vice president of Windows, joined other Microsoft executives on stage, including CEO Steve Ballmer, to demo the Windows 8.1 Preview, focusing on key areas of personalisation, search powered by Bing, increased functionality for businesses, new in-the-box apps and more. “With Windows 8 we built a new Windows, reimagined from the chipset to the experience. It was an ambitious vision and with Windows 8.1 we refine it," Larson-Green, said. “Windows 8.1 will support the widest range of tablets and PCs, and … [Read more...] about Windows 8.1 Preview now available

Windows 8.1 is part of that and continues the journey Microsoft first began with Windows 8 last fall. Windows 8.1 will help users to deliver the next generation of PCs and tablets with Microsoft’s OEM partners and to deliver the experiences customers— both consumers and businesses alike —need and will just expect moving forward. Tami Reller, Microsoft chief marketing officer and chief financial officer, told the audience at a media and telecom conference in Boston on May 14 that Microsoft’s goal was to deliver continual updates to create a richer experience for Windows customers. “Today, there are more devices – and choice – allowing you to pick the right Windows 8 device that meets your needs. Windows 8 provides a great experience for consuming and creating content, for both work and play and on the go. And you’ll immediately benefit from continual updates – whether it’s from app updates through the Windows Store, … [Read more...] about Microsoft announced Windows 8 update

With this milestone, industry partners are readying products in time for the Windows 8 worldwide launch on October 26, 2012. Windows 8 offers a fast and fluid, reimagined experience and the RTM milestone marks the completion of code development that has been driven by customer and developer feedback since preview versions became available starting last September. Select audiences, including developers, IT professionals and partners will have early access to final RTM code beginning later this month. Highlights include: August 15:Developers building new apps for Windows 8 will be able to download the final version of Windows 8 via an MSDN subscription, and can visit the Windows Dev Center to get access to the final build of Visual Studio 2012. August 15:IT professionals testing Windows 8 in organizations will be able to access the final version of Windows 8 through aTechNet subscription. August 16:Customers with existing Microsoft Software Assurance for Windows … [Read more...] about Microsoft announces Windows 8 released to manufacturing

HA NOI (Biz Hub) — Microsoft Viet Nam has announced that Vietnamese users of its Windows 8 operating system can update to latest version Windows 8.1 for free using the Windows Store from October 18.Windows 8, launched last year, is compatible with a range of devices, from laptops to mobile phones. The corporation has sold 100 million copies of the operating system in the world so far.The latest edition includes better multitasking capabilities and a boot-to-desktop option, as well as restoring the Start button. Windows 8.1 is also the first operating system to provide plug-and-play support for 3D printers. Internet Explorer 11's new integration into Windows 8.1 helps optimise the Bing search engine and enables users to render high-quality graphics in the browser. The operating system also offers users with SkyDrive a cloud storage service which synchronises with browser tabs. Microsoft said Windows 8.1 had been updated with biometric security and different forms of coding to … [Read more...] about Users offered free Windows 8.1